Welcome to Cotmanhay

Cotmanhay is a small village located in the Erewash district of Derbyshire, England. The village is situated on the outskirts of Ilkeston and is home to a population of around 5,000 people. Cotmanhay has a rich history, with evidence of human habitation dating back to the Bronze Age. The village was once a thriving mining community, with several collieries operating in the area during the 19th and 20th centuries.

Despite its industrial past, Cotmanhay is now a peaceful and picturesque village, surrounded by rolling hills and countryside. The village is home to several parks and green spaces, including Cotmanhay Recreation Ground and Shipley Country Park. The latter is a popular destination for walkers and nature lovers, with over 700 acres of woodland, meadows, and lakes to explore.

Cotmanhay is also home to several local amenities, including a post office, library, and community centre. The village has a strong sense of community, with several local groups and organisations working to improve the area. These include the Cotmanhay Tenants and Residents Association, which aims to promote community spirit and improve the quality of life for local residents. Overall, Cotmanhay is a charming village with a rich history and a strong sense of community spirit.

Local Weather

Mist

Temp: 4.3°C

Feels Like: 1.4°C

Wind: 7.6 MPH

Wind Dir: ESE

Local Schools

School	Details
Cotmanhay Infant School Community School Ages:2-7 Head Teacher Ms Katy Latchford	Beauvale Drive Ilkeston Derbyshire DE7 8RR 01159302064 School Website
Cotmanhay Junior School Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mr Simon Robinson	Beauvale Drive Ilkeston Derbyshire DE7 8RR 01159322011 School Website
Bennerley Fields School Academy Special Converter Ages:2-16 Head Teacher Mrs Jennifer Wright	Stratford Street Cotmanhay Ilkeston Derbyshire DE7 8QZ 1159326374 School Website
Amber Valley And Erewash Support Centre Academy Alternative Provision Converter Ages:5-16 Head Teacher Mr Kevin Wildrianne	Bennerley Avenue Cotmanhay Ilkeston Derbyshire DE7 8PF 1158500820 School Website
Charlotte Nursery And Infant School Community School Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Miss Emma Pitman	Trinity Close Ilkeston Derbyshire DE7 8LQ 01159320970 School Website
Granby Junior School Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Caroline Rees	Heanor Road Ilkeston Derbyshire DE7 8DX 01159322424 School Website
Blue Mountain Education Other Independent Special School Ages:8-18 Head Teacher Mrs Alison Widdowson	Willow Farm Off Newton Lane Ilkeston Cossall Nottinghamshire NG16 2SD 1159321153
Awsworth Primary And Nursery School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Ben Painter	The Lane Awsworth Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG16 2QS 1159321926 School Website
Chaucer Junior School Academy Converter Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Miss Tiffany Smith	Cranmer Street Ilkeston Derbyshire DE7 5JH 1159324387 School Website
Springbank Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Adam Lumley	Peacock Drive Eastwood Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG16 3HW 1773762277 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Ilkeston Station Street, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, DE7 5TE 1.20 Miles

Langley Mill Station Road, Langley Mill, Derbyshire, NG16 4AT 1.83 Miles

Bulwell Station Road, Bulwell, Nottinghamshire, NG6 9AA 4.80 Miles

Hucknall Station Terrace, Hucknall, Nottinghamshire, NG15 7TD 5.72 Miles

Newstead Station Road, Newstead, Nottinghamshire, NG15 0BF 6.40 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Baker Cars 01773 535905 3A Henshaw Place, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, DE7 8RL 0.21 Miles
Near 'N' Far Taxis 0115 930 0300 Unit 4, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, DE7 8JF 0.80 Miles
To-N-Fro Minibus Services 0115 930 4030 Unit 4, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, DE7 8JF 0.80 Miles
Toeenfro Mini Buses 0115 930 4030 Unit 4 Canalside Works, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, DE7 8JF 0.80 Miles
Eastwood Cars 01773 770000 4 Brookhill Leys Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG16 3HZ 1.15 Miles
Double Four Taxis 0115 944 0000 146 Bath Street, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, DE7 8FF 1.15 Miles
On Time Taxis 01773 713987 68 Lee La, Heanor, Derbyshire, DE75 7HN 1.54 Miles
Pinnacle Chauffeur Transport 0800 783 4107 81 Dovecote Rd, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG16 3QL 1.83 Miles
Paul's Taxis Ltd 01773 710053 25 Julie Av, Heanor, Derbyshire, DE75 7HW 1.88 Miles
Astra Taxis 01773 530450 Elnor Street, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG16 4AP 1.92 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Swanwick Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Skeavingtons Lane Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Church Street Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ash Street Collection Today available until:16:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:15 Sunday Last Collection:16:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Norman Street Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Heanor Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Nelson Street Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Duke Street Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Shipley Common Lane Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Kedleston Drive Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Awsworth Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Summerfields Way Post Office Box Collection Today available until:16:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Sunday Last Collection:16:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Barker Gate Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Park Ave/Park Hill Awsworth Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Glebe Awsworth Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Old Station Surgery 0115 9301055	Old Station Surgery Heanor Road Ilkeston Derbyshire DE7 8ES
Newthorpe Medical Practice 01773 535511	Newthorpe Medical Centre Harvest Road, Eastwood Nottingham NG16 3HU
Giltbrook Surgery 0115 9383191	Giltbrook Surgery 492 Nottingham Road Giltbrook, Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG16 2GE
Eastwood Primary Care Centre 01773 304700	Eastwood Primary Care Ctr 11B Church St, Eastwood Nottingham NG16 3BS
Cotmanhay Medical Centre 0115 9445145	196 Cotmanhay Road Cotmanhay Ilkeston Derbyshire DE7 5RB

Local Stores

Petrol Ilkeston - Heanor Road
242 Heanor Road
Ilkeston
Derbyshire
DE7 8TG
01159 320846
Store Website
0.88 miles

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SPAR Nuthall Road
SPAR
401 Nuthall Road
Aspley
Nottingham
NG8 5DB
0115 978 2003
Store Website
5.1 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Ilkeston Vets4pets Ltd
Unit 3 Rutland Street Ilkeston Derbyshire DE7 8DG ilkeston@vets4pets.com 1.02 miles

Animals Treated
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Eastwood Vets4pets Ltd
246 Nottingham Road Eastwood Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG16 3GR 01773 533254 eastwood@vets4pets.com Website 1.63 miles
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Lawrence Veterinary Centre
166 Nottingham Road Eastwood Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG16 3GG 01773 769298 reception@lawrencevets.co.uk Website 1.70 miles
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Morley Veterinary Practice Ltd
261 High Lane East West Hallam Ilkeston Derbyshire DE7 6HZ 01159 326056 jamieson_vets@fastmail.fm Website 1.83 miles
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Priory Veterinary Group - Ilkeston
160-162 Nottingham Road Ilkeston Derbyshire DE7 5NW 0115 930 0310 admin.priory@cvsvets.com Website 1.95 miles

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Scarsdale Veterinary Group
227 Station Road Langley Mill Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG16 4AD 01773304914 post@scarsdalevets.com Website 2.03 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Shipley Country Park
This Is One Of Our Favourite Walks. There Are Several Miles Of Relatively Flat Paths Where Your Dog Can Be Off Lead And A Lake If Your Furry Friend Wants A Dip. Be Careful Though As People Do Fish Here. There Is An All Terrain Wheelchair For Hire And A Fab Coffee Shop (Outside Seating Too If You Want To Take The Dog). 8 Slack Ln Heanor Lancashire DE75 7GX 2.25 miles

Location what3words splash.nooks.passions

Dale Abbey Loop
A 4-Mile Hike Through Woodlands And Across Fields, Passing Several Historic Places Of Interest (Hermit's Wood, All Saints Church, And The Ruins Of Dale Abbey). Potato Pit Ln Lancashire 3.77 miles There Is A Large Lay-By On Potato Pit Lane Directly Opposite The T-Junction With Dale Road.

Location what3words airliners.polo.kitchens

Bramcote Park
Huge Park With Adjoining Woods Plenty Of Space To Walk And Let Your Dog Run Around 51 Ilkeston Rd Bramcote Nottingham NG9 3JP 4.36 miles Ilkeston Road , Nottingham

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Wollaton Hall
This Is A Beautiful Stately Home In The City Of Nottingham. There Is A Large Park, Some Areas Wooded And Large Open Grass Lawns. You Can Let Your Dogs Off The Lead Except In The Fenced Areas Where The Park's Deer Herd Is Grazed - This Will Be Clearly Marked. There Is A Lake To Walk Around And The Dogs Can Swim, Just Avoid Areas With Water Fowl. A Kids Play Area, Cafe And Shop Top This Off. With No Entrance Fee And Cheap Parking, It's Great For A Day Out With A Picnic Or An Hour Or Too. 2 Wollaton Hall Nottingham Lancashire NG8 2AE 5.25 miles

Location what3words owls.seats.manliness

Linby Trail
Long Walk From Linby Towards Newstead Abbey. Ending In Annesley Nature Reserve, Plenty Of Woods And Conjoining Paths To Explore. 19 Hazel Way Linby Nottingham NG15 8GS 5.94 miles

Location what3words reddish.encrusted.fevered

Portland Park Kirkby In Ashfield
Lovely Place, Walk Can Be As Long Or As Short As You Want To Make It. Large Free Car Park And Cafe To Enjoy Some Nice Tea And Cake, Lunch And You Can Even Enjoy A Beer Or Two. Walk Takes You Up Over A Working Train Track And Onto Some Large Open Fields, Plenty Of Room For The Furry Kids To Burn Off Some Energy, My Dog Enjoys Paddling In The Brook. 10 Keepers Ave Kirkby In Ashfield Nottingham NG17 8RT 7.13 miles

Location what3words hunter.grid.stops

Weather Forecast

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